roselle

Meaning

Hibiscus sabdariffa, an edible flower in the hibiscus family used to make hibiscus tea.

Synonyms

rozelle

Jamaica sorrel

red sorrel

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɹəʊˈzɛl/
Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps an alteration or misapprehension of French oseille denoting this plant, specific use of oseille sorrel; perhaps compare also sorrel.

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